Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, there are times in Washington that go beyond the mundane, times when you can feel the pull of public sentiment and the weight of history, times that aren't political but become personal. For some of us who serve here and for millions more around the country, this is one of those times. Yesterday, I was proud to join so many Members of this House to introduce the Equality Act. This bill will ensure full equality under the law for the LGBTQ community, an essential step, given that Americans can still be fired or discriminated against in nearly 30 States. We have made marked progress over recent decades, no doubt, but full equality for LGBTQ Americans still lies somewhere over the horizon. We are not asking for anything more or anything less than any other American enjoys. We are asking to be treated equally, and we are asking for it right now. I grew up afraid about whether I would be accepted by the world around me and convinced I wouldn't be able to live a full life. This is, unfortunately, a reality today for too many LGBTQ Americans. Too many still live in fear of sharing their truth or telling their stories. Too many contend with injustice because of who they are or whom they love. There is injustice when more than 4 million workers could face the risk of employment discrimination in this country. There is injustice when more than 2 million students are left without protections against bullying, harassment, and roadblocks on their path to an education.…”